Description: Offered is a Valentinian II AE4 Nummus, struck AD 375–392 during the Late Roman Empire and certified NGC VF, indicating strong detail for this small bronze denomination. This Late Empire coin—issued under Valentinian II, who became emperor at only four years old—features his youthful imperial bust on the obverse. The reverse typically depicts Victory, wreath motifs, camp gates, or other designs emblematic of the Late Roman Dominate period, a time marked by centralized authority and militarized governance.
As one of the smallest circulating bronze coins of the era, AE4 nummi are valued for their historical context and survival rarity in higher grades. This NGC VF example offers good remaining detail, clear legends, and excellent collectability.
Specifications:
Date: AD 375–392
Ruler: Valentinian II
Empire: Roman Empire – The Dominate Period
Denomination: AE4 Nummus
Composition: Bronze (AE)
Weight: ~1.0–1.5 g (varies by issue)
Diameter: ~12–15 mm
Obverse: Bust of Emperor Valentinian II
Reverse: Typically Victory or imperial symbols (varies by mint type)
Grade: NGC VF
Mint: Various (frequently Siscia, Rome, Constantinople, Lyons, etc.)
Mintage: Not recorded (hand-struck ancient production)
You will receive a coin similar to the condition shown.
